How To Manage Kaposis Sarcoma And Hiv

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS)

These treatments only deal with the skin lesions, not with KS overall. Skin lesions may come back after treatment. If KS has spread into internal organs, systemic (whole-body) drug treatment is used. If ART is not enough, the drugs doxorubicin (Doxil) daunorubicin (DaunoXome) or paclitaxel (Taxol) may be added. Doxil and DaunoXome are anti-cancer drugs in "liposomal" form. "Liposomal" means that tiny amounts of drug are encased in small fat...

Ask the Experts

Kaposi's Sarcoma

I am a Case Manager for an ASO in Florida and I have a client who has developed skin lesions and we think it may beK.S. What are the treatment options for Kaposi's Sarcoma?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

The options are many and in part depend on where the lesion is located and whether it causes physical discomfort or embarassment because it is recognizable. The first step is for your client to have a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. The choices... Read more »

kaposi's sarcoma

Dr. Frascino I am very worried about our son who is in ICU due to Kaposi's Sarcoma in the intestinal tract and colon. His CD4 count is 30 and viral load over 750,000. He was started on HAART (Travada/Kaletra). His problem is that he has had...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,There is no doubt your son is very ill with advanced-stage AIDS complicated by Kaposi's sarcoma and anemia. I cannot evaluate or manage his problem over the Internet. I urge you to discuss your concerns with his HIV specialist. What I can... Read more »

Living Scared with Kaposi's Sarcoma

Dear Dr. Feinberg,For a year I have been dealing with KS. I had to go off of my medication due to lack of insurance, and KS appeared within 6 months. This fall I had the areas around my upper thigh radiated, and the lesions went away. At this same...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

It is indeed possible that an improved CD4 count and a decrease in HIV viral load will help your immune system control the KS. The timeframe for KS progression is very variable, so I can't give you any numbers. Typically KS on the skin is... Read more »

kidney failure + kaposi sarcoma

I have an aunt in her mid 60's and she has been positive for some time now. She was diagnosed with kaposi's sarcoma a month ago and had been treated with Cosmegen. After 3 weeks of treatment, her kidney results came in and treatment was...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

I am sorry to hear about your aunt.Acute renal failure has been reported with use of Cosmegen. If she has no underlying kidney disease (from diabetes, hypertension or from HIV), it may be too soon to know how much recovery she may have of her... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Kaposi's Sarcoma in aids

Posted by Anonymous

I posted something yesterday and i have seen many people look at it however no responses could someone please respond!!!Also i will reword it...My brother inlaw has aids and these leasions are present when does this usually happen?Early or late... Read more »

Kaposi Sarcoma

Posted by Anonymous

I have KS and was diagnosed in August 2001, and shortly thereafter was tested for HIV and was positive. My t-cells are in the 600s and I have been undetectable since Sept. 2001. My KS are on my right ankle. About every 9 months I get a new, but... Read more »

kaposi's sarcoma

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

the other da i noticed a lesion on my chest. turns out to e kaposi's sarcoma. However, I have consistenly tested neg for hiv. Can this be with out hiv? Or am I one who is the 1% the tests cant catch?

Read more »

kaposi's sarcoma

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

does anyone here have KS? Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>